Treatment for your changing body

during and after pregnancy

Osteopathic Treatment may support and improve your muscle and joint aches and pains during pregnancy!

Are you experiencing pain or discomfort as your body changes with pregnancy? This is the case for many women. Pregnancy may cause pre-existing conditions (such as back pain) to flare up or you may suffer from other discomforts including:

Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy may be able to assist with postural changes due to pregnancy through manual treatment and appropriate rehabilitation and strengthening techniques and advice.

Common issues during pregnancy include (but not limited to):

Pelvic girdle pain

Pelvic instability

Sciatic pain

Lower back pain

Mid and Upper back pain with associated shortness of breath

Muscle strains, spasms and tightness

Headaches and Migraines

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Complaints associated with pelvic floor issues

Coccyx pain

It is very important that you look after your body during pregnancy - in all facets that include your musculoskeletal system, as well as looking at your dietary requirements and intake, having enough rest, and doing appropriate exercise, and in general experiencing minimal stress!! Our goal is to create optimal health, so you are assured your hands on treatment is tailored to your body, presentation of pain and your lifestyle.

Advice and treatment for new mothers

Once your baby is born, you may continue to find new or ongoing pain issues. Lower back and neck pain is common for new mothers as there is so much lifting, bending and carrying involved. You may also require some treatment to help your pelvis recover post birth. Other complaints include (but not limited to):

Wrist pain

Elbow pain

Headaches

Muscle tightness

Bladder leakage

Follow up treatments post baby may be beneficial for hands on treatment for postural complaints due to extended hours sitting, breast or bottle feeding, as well as carrying capsules/prams and your baby! We can advise you about how to care for yourself including: